The Haunting
“Some houses are born bad.”
Synopsis
Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
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The Haunting (1999) Original Trailer [HD]
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Liam Neeson
Dr. David Marrow
Lili Taylor
Nell
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Theo
Owen Wilson
Luke Sanderson
Bruce Dern
Mr. Dudley
Marian Seldes
Mrs. Dudley
Alix Koromzay
Mary Lambetta
Todd Field
Todd Hackett
Virginia Madsen
Jane
Michael Cavanaugh
Dr. Malcolm Keogh
Tom Irwin
Lou
Charles Gunning
Hugh Crain
Saul Priever
Ritchie
M.C. Gainey
Large Man
Hadley Eure
Carolyn Crain
Kadina de Elejalde
Rene Crain
Alessandra Benjamin
Psych Patient #1
Karen S. Gregan
Psych Patient #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$177.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.22x
+$97.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan de Bont
- Screenplay & Story
- David Self
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Haunting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $177.3M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Roth/Arnold Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan de Bont
David Self, Shirley Jackson
Jerry Goldsmith
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Michael Kahn
Jan de Bont, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Colin Wilson, Donna Roth, Susan Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
David Self
Screenplay
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Jan de Bont
Director
Colin Wilson
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Donna Roth
Producer
Susan Arnold
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Phil Tippett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Ned Moore
Costume Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Scott Farrar
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim A. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Haunting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Haunting about?
Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror.
Who directed The Haunting?
The Haunting was directed by Jan de Bont.
Who stars in The Haunting?
The principal cast of The Haunting includes Liam Neeson, Lili Taylor, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson, Bruce Dern.
When was The Haunting released and how long is it?
The Haunting was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Haunting?
The Haunting had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $177.3M at the worldwide box office (2.22 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Haunting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Haunting was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Haunting based on a book or true story?
The Haunting is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shirley Jackson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Haunting?
The Haunting holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).